US Border Logistics Briefing - April 15, 2026

# Dunvale: Daily Logistics Briefing

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Focus: US Border Crossings & Supply Chain Conditions

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Executive Summary

Border operations are facing significant operational headwinds due to severe weather alerts, including multiple Typhoon Warnings and a Winter Storm Warning impacting regional travel. Commercial crossings are experiencing volatility, with the Pacific Highway showing a substantial increase in wait times to 35 minutes. Logistics planning must account for potential service disruptions stemming from the reported closure at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Top Delays

Wait times are currently highest at passenger crossings, indicating potential congestion or processing backlogs.

* Otay Mesa (Passenger): 100 minutes (Both Ready and Standard lanes)

* San Ysidro (Passenger): 100 minutes (Both Ready and Standard lanes)

* San Ysidro (Passenger): 100 minutes (Standard lanes)

* El Paso PDN (Passenger): 95 minutes (Standard lanes)

Notable Changes

Commercial crossing wait times showed significant fluctuation over the last 24 hours:

* Pacific Highway (Commercial): Increased by 30 minutes, moving from 5 minutes to 35 minutes.

* Ambassador Bridge (Commercial): Decreased by 15 minutes, reporting 0 minutes wait time (down from 15 minutes).

* Blue Water Bridge (Commercial): Increased by 15 minutes, reporting 15 minutes wait time (up from 0 minutes).

Trade Policy Context

The Department of Commerce issued multiple notices today regarding the final results of expedited sunset reviews for various duties. Key areas of review include:

* China: Final results were issued for both Countervailing Duty (CVD) and Antidumping Duty (AD) orders concerning Citric Acid and certain Citrate Salts. Additionally, reviews were completed for Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and Aluminum Extrusions.

* India/Korea: Sunset reviews concluded for Forged Steel Fittings, covering both CVD and AD orders.

* Vietnam: The AD order review for certain frozen fish fillets was finalized.

Aviation & Airport Status

* San Diego International Airport (SAN): Currently reported as CLOSED. The notice indicates a closure affecting non-scheduled transient general aviation aircraft.

Weather Impact

Multiple severe weather alerts are active across different regions, requiring heightened awareness for ground transport:

* Typhoon Warnings: Multiple [Extreme] Typhoon Warnings are active across the region (NWS Tiyan GU).

* Winter Storm Warning: A [Severe] Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Seattle, WA area, lasting until 11:00 PM PDT today.

* Freeze Watches: [Severe] Freeze Watches are active in the Medford, OR area, through April 17 at 9:00 AM PDT.

* Flood Warning: A [Severe] Flood Warning is active in the Green Bay, WI area.

* Tropical Storm Warning: A [Severe] Tropical Storm Warning is active (NWS Tiyan GU).

Macro & Economic Context

* US Diesel Retail Price: $5.61 (as of 2026-04-13).

* Crude Oil Benchmarks: WTI Crude Oil is priced at $114.01 (as of 2026-04-06); Brent Crude Oil is at $127.61 (as of 2026-04-02).

* Currency Rates: USD/CAD is 1.3828 (as of 2026-04-10); USD/MXN is 17.3023 (as of 2026-04-10).

Outlook

Operational stability remains challenged by severe, multi-regional weather threats and localized airport closures. Logistics providers should prioritize route contingency planning, especially concerning the active Typhoon Warnings and the Winter Storm Warning, while monitoring the status of the San Diego International Airport.